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In a significant move towards sustainable and high-tech public transportation, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has proposed the deployment of flash-charging electric buses in Odisha. The initiative aims to establish a direct electric bus service connecting Twin City of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack to the pilgrimage city of Puri.

These state-of-the-art buses are equipped with flash-charging technology, enabling them to achieve a full charge in under 30 seconds through a 600 kW overhead charger installed at bus stops. The system is designed to initiate charging automatically upon arrival, ensuring minima...